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Hospice Social Worker

JourneyCare Hospice
Gurnee, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/18/2026

JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a Hospice Social Worker for our growing team! New competitive salaries, immediate opening available, generous time off packages, 401K match and so much more!

Apply today and start your career with JourneyCare!

Qualifications:

  • Social Work Degree
    • Illinois: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Current State Licensure in Social Work
  • Minimum of one year’s experience in health care or hospice setting
  • Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM

On-Call: 3-4 Shifts/Month 5PM-8AM

Location: Gurnee, Libertyville, Old Mill Creek, IL

What We offer:

  • Great culture and team atmosphere
  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
  • Generous time off accruals
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Merit Increases
  • Employee Discount Programs

What You’ll Do:

  • Performs the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensures that identified needs are addressed in the patient’s plan of care. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required
  • Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers. Assist team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided
  • Counsels patient and family/ caregivers and staff as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties
  • Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
  • Provides assistance with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver. Obtains resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfare agencies to assist in meeting patient/family needs
  • Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies

Salary Range: $62,000-$80,000 - Offer based on experience

TEXT 11150 to 847-416-8078 to APPLY!

Salary : $62,000 - $80,000

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